Most of the locals are descendants of slaves from North Africa, English colonists, and Americans who came to the Abaco Islands in different periods of time. African and European cultures amazingly mixed here, so they actually created something new and it included the best features of both Europe and the Dark Continent. The majority of locals decided to stay on the islands after the abolition of slavery. People simply started to do farming and fishing and their descendants still do the same for the living. Nowadays tourism here is extremely popular as well so about half of the Abaco Islands ‘population is into tourist business.
The busiest and extensive beaches located on the island of Great Abaco. There is a picturesque beach Tahiti. The coast is covered with fine white sand. Dense thickets of palm trees come very … 
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One of the most popular and upscale hotels of Abaco is located in Marsh Harbour. Tourists, who used to have a rest in luxury resort hotels, will certainly like the Abaco Beach. The luxury … Open
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The best way to get to know the national culture and traditions of Abaco is to the Junkanoo festival which takes place from 26th December to 1st January annually. During this period you can hear drums and national songs non-stop from everywhere. Besides, you can also see the locals marching along the streets in their traditional costumes. There are several parades which took place during the festival and they are distinguished by the types of costumes people wear. So, people are divided into few groups and they dance and sing songs. Jury votes for the best musicians, dancers, and designers who usually create their costumes from sponges, leaves, fabric, and crepe paper. Winners get quite a good amount of money as a prize.
The Abaco Islands are extremely popular among tourists (especially American ones). There are many stores here: from just little ones to impressively huge shopping centres. If you want to buy … Open
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National traditions of Bahamas
Local people prefer to wear relaxed and colorful clothing that is great for hot weather. Women enjoy wearing dresses, and men prefer lightweight fabric pants, shirts, and shorts. For official events and church masses, local people put on clothing that covers legs and arms. Bahamians like talking to their friends and new acquaintances during lunch or dinner. Eating together is a great way of socializing for them. However, they do not like touching such serious themes as politics, religion, crime, and so on while eating. The islanders like fun and good laughter. In their jokes, they often make fun of themselves and sometimes of other people, but their jokes are never harsh. They are not aggressive and do not like arrogant and boastful people.
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